Koh-i-Noor Mechanical Hardtmuth Lead Holder with 5.6mm x 80mm Lead, Black with Clip, 1 Each (5311CN1005PK)

This one's really good. In fact it's so good that first time I bought it on Amazon, it never arrived. And despite that, I went for a second try (arrived perfectly then)... that's how good this holder is. I've gone through numerous mechanical pencils over many years, this is one I'm keeping in my arsenal. I'm no artist, and I'm not painting portraits here. I'm just a ham fisted old guy who likes to take notes by hand, and sketch out an idea here and there. And I like it when my writing instrument is convenient and well built. As for this lead holder (aka pencil), metal construction. It's got 3 dents along the sides which helps you grip it. The wire clip is for real: this one's not gonna fall out of your shirt pocket. It's got a deathgrip on the lead, no sliding or shifting. 40g weight without the lead, compared to the 12g of typical 3mm holders, or the 5g of a regular old #2 pencil. Feels solid in your hand. It looks short in the photos, but that's just an effect of the thicker diameter: this holder is 12cm long, vs. 15cm of a typical pencil. Doesn't say what hardness lead it comes with, from what I can tell, it looks like an HB. Bought a pack of 6Bs to go with it, haven't tried them yet. The lead it came with is all right, it erases pretty good. Your mileage may vary if you buy softer leads, those might stain a bit if you erase. As for precision, I can get line widths comparable to a 3mm lead or a regular #2 on this pencil. Getting them takes a bit of work though due to the lead width. For shading it's good. My only gripe is that the built in sharpener rounds the lead. It doesn't give you that sharp pinpoint tip you get from other sharpeners. But that's a minor thing.

Built in Sharpener doesn’t make it that sharp maybe mine is just dull ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ but I’m a Steamfitter working in a ditch and its Handy.

Tired of leads breaking on your mechanical pencil or lead holder? This accepts a lead so fat that it is not likely to break even if the pencil is dropped. Of course for writing, the lead is a challenge to sharpen to a nice point, but if you are into sketching with shading, etc., this will probably be a delight. Comfort in hand is good, but it's heavy in-hand, so not so easy to hold for a long time.

Overall, as other reviewers have noted, this is generally a solid piece of hardware, which performs well. It has a nice, durable body, a good weight to it, and is satisfying to write with. My one caveat, and why I removed a star, was the clip itself. The first time I tried to it on anything thicker than a sheet of paper, the screw holding the clip in place was stripped, and the clip popped right off. After examining it, it looks like the screw holding it in place is VERY short, with maybe 1-2 threads actually holding it in place. I ended up replacing the original screw with a M2.5-0.45x6mm machine screw, which MOSTLY works, but the action on the lead holder itself is slightly impaired since the new screw scrapes the housing (it's VERY slightly longer than the original screw). I'm still a fan of it, and would give it 5 stars if the clip attached more firmly. If you don't care about the clip and/or just plan to use it to keep from rolling off a table, it's great.

There's a lot to say about this one. First off, the pencil just looks incredible, even in the context of my poor photography skills. The cap end looks like some type of plumbing fixture you'd find under a sink, which is partially why I was so drawn to this particular lead holder over its many 5.6mm competitors; it's just unique. The size is comfortable and unobtrusive, aesthetically and in usage. It's rock solid as well, feels like something that'll definitely last. The included lead leaves a dark, solid stroke with good texture. The clutch mechanism is firm and the lead doesn't slip at all; it also hasn't pinched me yet, which is a first among this type of pencil (though all the clutches I've used before this one have been 2mm). I don't use the clip, personally, but it's bolted on and doesn't feel like it would ever cause any issues. I've had this for a couple weeks now and have drawn many, many things with it. This is more of an artist's review, as that's what I use the pencil for. I didn't write much with it but it can probably do that well enough too. I was actually afraid I wouldn't greatly enjoy the triangular grip of the pencil, but it holds very comfortably and does not inhibit anything in my experience. The mass of the pencil is very nice; being much heavier than most standard-issue wood and mechanical pencils, it has a good balance, and its weight can be used as leverage to create extremely precise and consistent values, as you can see in the attached images. Having a clutch makes it easy to adjust the length of exposed graphite, and for an artist this is very useful. Working with the lead extended an inch or so is great for subtle gradients. Insignificant nitpicks: the cap sharpener leaves something to be desired, as I can't seem to get the lead down to a fine point with it, but fortunately that's not so important for drawing; I have only used the sharpener twice, and mostly for experimentation. As long as you don't draw with the point of the lead excessively and use the angled sides of the lead evenly, it should stay just fine without sharpening in my experience. I've heard some say the sharpener is messy, but if you hold it upright so the lead shavings don't fall out and tap it empty into a trashcan (and wipe the graphite dust off the lead with a napkin) it's clean enough in my experience. One other small concern is that it won't fit full standard-length 5.6 mm lead to my knowledge, so if you have that type you'll have to break it (or leave the lead protruding significantly out from the end of the pencil, in which case it will probably break at some point anyways). Long story short: the pencil looks, works and feels great. Will probably survive longer than me. Very much worth it.

I like how thick the lead is. I like the sharpener that’s built into the cap. The way the cap threads on rather than just a push like some manufacturers. The spring clip is strong. Overall I’m super impressed with this item. Very sturdy, all metal construction so it’ll last for years

Ce porte mine destiné à être offert à mon épouse, artiste, est un bon instrument de dessin : celui reçu étant affecté d'un défaut a été promptement remplacé par Amazon. Je pourrai l'offrir dans les délais : merci au service client !

Pues eso, lo indicado en el título. Un portaminas de manufactura centroeuropea (República Checa), completamente metálico (supongo que de latón), de mina gruesa de 5,6 mm, de bolsillo y bastante singular por su diseño con ese toque industrial que tiene. Muy chulo y bonito, gran competidor del Kaweco, pero por entre la mitad y una tercera parte del precio. La última estrella, por el detalle que hay que tener en cuenta: hay que vigilar un poco los ajustes de las piezas roscadas. Nada más sacarlo de su cajita, noté que estaba flojo tanto el embellecedor niquelado de la punta como el pulsador-sacapuntas. No es grave, se ajusta y ya está. Pero luego, al ir a usar el pulsador como sacapuntas, ojo a cómo hay que proceder: 1º) Saca primero un tramo de mina sujeto con las garras del portaminas. 2º) Una vez usado el pulsador como sacapuntas (y limpiado/sacudido), al enroscarlo no pasa nada. Pero a la hora de dar el último ajuste para que no se afloje solo y perderlo, hay que sujetar un poco las mordazas mientras están sujetando la mina, para que éstas y el depósito de la mina interno del portaminas no giren al intentar ajustar el pulsador. Si no lo haces así, no lo ajustarás correctamente. Parece que es algo habitual en estos portaminas de 5,6 mm (no sólo en estos Koh-i-Noor, también en el Kaweco Sketch-Up aunque en éste último en algo menor grado, pero sucede), que si no sujetas las garras mientras sujetan la mina por delante para ajustar el pulsador, al intentar ajustar gira todo el depósito de la mina y sistema interno sobre el muelle del embrague y las mordazas. Insisto, que por lo que llevo visto, es algo intrínseco en los portaminas de 5,6 mm, que ya tengo varios metálicos de esta y otras marcas (incluido el Kaweco) y sea a unos más que otros o cada cierto tiempo que notas que se han aflojado, pero a todos les pasa. Muy recomendable, no obstante a pesar de ello, que es simplemente un detalle que una vez se conoce, pues ya está, ya no hay más problema, sólo disfrutarlos.

This gives feeling of holding an engineering instrument. It has been well balanced to write . There is nothing to corrode. It is for life-time.

Der Koh-I-Noor 5311 Druckbleistift ist ein hervorragendes Schreibgerät, das mich auf ganzer Linie überzeugt hat. Die Verarbeitung ist erstklassig – das robuste Metallgehäuse wirkt nicht nur edel, sondern liegt auch sehr angenehm in der Hand. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich die 5,6 mm dicke Mine. Sie eignet sich perfekt für Skizzen, Zeichnungen und Notizen gleichermaßen. Der Mechanismus funktioniert reibungslos, und die Mine lässt sich leicht nachfüllen. Auch der integrierte Spitzer im Drücker ist ein praktisches Detail, das den Bleistift vielseitig einsetzbar macht. Ein weiterer Pluspunkt ist der stabile Clip, der den Bleistift sicher an Taschen oder Notizbüchern befestigt. Trotz häufiger Nutzung bleibt das Gerät langlebig und behält seinen hochwertigen Look. Alles in allem ist der Koh-I-Noor 5311 ein absolut empfehlenswerter Druckbleistift für Künstler, Architekten oder jeden, der Wert auf Qualität und Design legt. Klare Kaufempfehlung!

Utmärkt penna. Tung och gedigen, håller stiftet ordentligt. Bra material, stål och plast av bra kvalitet. Levereras med ett stift i. Naturligtvis är den avsedd för teckning, men ärligt talat är detta en förträfflig penna att ha för anteckningar och annat också. Fantastiskt pris/prestanda förhållande, dvs busbillig. I och för sig kan man hitta 5,6 mm pennor som är lika bra funktionsmässigt och kostar lite mindre pengar, det man betalar för är material och utformning. Jag tycker det är värt den extra slanten för en penna som lär hålla i decennier, kanske livet ut.